Private Schools

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This paper explores the advantages of a private school education, including the long-term benefits regarding higher education and the workplace. The author cites that privately educated students have greater success rates on standardized tests and are more likely to attend and complete college. The paper also examines the reasons for the success of these students. The author concludes that the many advantages of private school far outweigh the tuition costs that some see as prohibitive.

From the Paper:

"Every year millions of parents must make difficult decisions about their children's educations. Should they enroll their children in the nearby public school or find a private school in the area for their children to attend? The decision is daunting, but the well informed parent will soon see the advantages of a private education. Privately educated students have greater success rates on standardized tests and are more likely to attend and complete college. Private schools educate students better due to smaller class sizes, more accountability for students, more parent involvement, fewer controls by the government, and a reduced number of discipline problems."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alt, Martha Naomi and Katharin Peter. "Private Schools: A Brief Portrait, NCES 2002-013." U. S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C: National Center for Education Statistics, 2002.
• "Private Education" Council for American Private Education (CAPE). 2004. 25 April 2006 http://www.capenet.org/benefits4.html
• "Public vs. Private Schools: What's the Difference?" Great Schools: The Parents Guide to K-12 Success. February 2006. 25 April 2006 http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/CA/197/improve

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